Young Viper Gear is seeking a highly skilled and bilingual Accountant proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese to join our growing e-commerce company. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Head of Finance (based in the US) and interact daily with our accountant based in China. This role is integral to maintaining the financial integrity of our US and global operations, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards, and supporting the smooth collaboration between our US and Chinese financial teams.
Young Viper Gear strives to enhance everyday living with high-quality, affordable products that bring convenience, innovation, and style to their customers’ lives. The team also works to elevate global commerce by creating valuable products, sharing transformative knowledge, and developing cutting-edge tools that empower sellers and brands to succeed, all while maintaining a leading standard of excellence.
We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented accountant with a strong understanding of financial operations in both China and the US. If you’re looking for a role where you can utilize your cross-cultural skillset in accounting, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities (tasks associated with the role)
Financial Reporting & Reconciliation:
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including income statements,
- balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Perform bank reconciliations and month-end closings.
Cross-Border Collaboration:
- Communicate daily with the accountant in China to align on intercompany
- transactions, reconciliations, and compliance matters.
- Translate financial documents and ensure accurate interpretation for seamless
- collaboration between US and Chinese teams.
Compliance & Taxation:
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, as well as local regulations in both the US and China.
- Assist with federal, state, and international tax filings and audits.
Accounts Payable & Receivable:
- Manage invoicing, vendor payments, and accounts receivable processes.
- Monitor and address payment discrepancies and follow up on overdue accounts.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Support the Head of Finance in preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and implement improvements.
Requirements (expected proficiencies to excel in this role)
- Must be bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or financial management, preferably in the e-commerce industry with experience working with Amazon marketplace.
- Experience consolidating P&L reports from multiple companies into one report.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory management tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and familiarity with Chinese accounting principles.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software and advanced MS Excel skills.
- Experience working cross-culturally with international teams, particularly in China.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural team.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with Kingdee Software, 金蝶, is required
Working Hours & Location
This is a remote role. Flexibility is required to work across time zones, with regular working hours to overlap with the team in China (9:30 AM-6:30 PM China time / 6:30 PM-10:30 PM PST).
Software Utilized by Company
Amazon Seller Central, Walmart Seller Central, Lark, Lark Docs, Google Workspace, WeCom, lingxing, BambooHR, Clockify, Kingdee Software (金蝶), QuickBooks Online
Current Team Members
CEO, Creative Director, Product Manager, Copywriter, Sourcing Manager, QC Engineer, Data Engineer, Marketing Team
Offer Details
This is a full-time / W2 position that is, remote and may require some travel.
Pay is between $80,000-$100,000/year based on experience.
About Young Viper Gear LLC
At Young Viper Gear LLC, our mission begins with our desire to elevate global commerce by creating valuable products, sharing transformative knowledge, and developing cutting-edge tools that empower sellers and brands to succeed.
By leading the way in brand excellence, we strive to both set the standard for exceptional customer experiences by offering innovative solutions and nurturing a community of successful brands.
Our mission includes inspiring and enhancing everyday living by providing high-quality, affordable products that bring convenience, innovation, and style to our customers’ lives.
We also seek to become the leading partner with other brands on Amazon to elevate them with tailored, data-driven strategies, support, and exceptional management that drive innovation, sales, growth, visibility, and strong brand identities.
You can learn more about the company.
The cultural pillars of the company include:
- We believe in transparency and honesty.
- We believe in being empathetic and understanding.
- We believe in a win-win mindset and finding good solutions that work for all parties.
- We believe in continually learning.
- We believe in long-term thinking and focus.
- We are good people who care about each other.
- We help each other grow and achieve more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
